Archive for the 'Politics' Category

Bush: Pray at 11:00 on Memorial Day for “Peace”

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

I think this is another good example of our President’s difficulty with the English language…

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, May 26, 2008, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11:00 a.m. […]

CNNN: Which Bits Of The Bible Are We Still to Believe, Archbishop Jensen?

Monday, March 24th, 2008

CNNN has a quick chat with Archbishop Jensen, and learns that Archbishop Jensen likes attractive guys with clean teeth… although Leviticus seems to say “no” to the Arbishop’s homoerotic desires.

The description on the YouTube video:

The Anglican Archbishop of Sydney Peter Jensen is asked which parts of the Bible are still relevant, after he used the […]

Are You Considering Becoming a Teacher? Here’s a Good Reason to Think Twice

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

Education is of primary importance in human life. If you can’t read or count then you’re basically unable to do anything beyond menial labor (nothin’ wrong with menial labor… it’s honest work). If you have no understanding of history, you’re doomed to repeat it.

The American public education system has gone to hell in […]

Jury Says “God Hates Self-Righteous Fundamentalist Assholes”

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Ok, the title is an interpretation, but this is amazingly great (via FoxNews.com):

BALTIMORE — The father of a fallen Marine was awarded nearly $11 million Wednesday in damages by a jury that found leaders of a fundamentalist church had invaded the family’s privacy and inflicted emotional distress when they picketed the Marine’s funeral.

The […]

I Wish I Had HBO…

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

I can’t believe that I actually typed “I wish I had HBO” (I am a fairly devout non-television watcher) but it’s true. My friend Schmeeve has been telling me about an HBO special that was on this week called “Friends of God.” Thanks to the joy of YouTube, I’m now wishing I’d seen […]

The “Conversation”

Sunday, January 28th, 2007

I haven’t been online much recently, but the few minutes a day that I have been online, I’ve seen several comments related to “the Conversation” between the church and the body of non-believers.

To quote the bumpersticker/cliche: “It’s unfair to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.”

In order to actually have a conversation both […]

McCain Wants a Second Chance

Thursday, January 18th, 2007

Adding further anecdotal evidence to the whole “James Dobson is gay” theory, it appears that Presidential hopeful John McCain would like to fellate get back together with him:

Sen. John McCain said Tuesday he hopes to patch things up with conservative Christian leader James Dobson, who recently said he wouldn’t support the Republican’s presidential bid under […]

A Flock of Dodos: The Evolution-Intelligent Design Circus

Monday, January 1st, 2007

I don’t know about you, but almost every time I read “A Flock of Dodos” I think of the best band from the 80’s and/or a big collection of marital aids. A Flock of Dodos, however, is neither.

A Flock of Dodos: The Evolution-Intelligent Design Circus is a documentary directed by former Evolutionary Geologist Randy Olson […]

Disturbing Video from the Christian Embassy

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006

I saw links to this video from the Christian Embassy pop in my aggregator several times today, but didn’t really think much of it until I watched the video. Frankly, it’s disturbing.

“I found a wonderful opportunity as a Director on the Joint Staff as I meet the people who come into my directive… I […]

Son of the Son of Jesus Camp

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

Perhaps I should change the name of Outchurched to “See Jesus Camp.” I’ve been perhaps a bit too interested in this movie, but it looks absolutely fascinating and I just can’t wait to see it… only a coupla more days.

Bill Maher and panel discuss the Jesus Camp movie.

John Amato from Crooks and Liars posted […]